SEP’s Annual Conference will be held at Manchester Metropolitan University, 2nd – 4th September 2026
Confirmed plenary speakers
Dr Rowan Willians (Magdalene College, Cambridge)
Dr Josh Platzky Miller (Wits University) and Dr Lea Cantor (King’s College, London
Professor Judith Butler (University of California, Berkeley)
The SEP conference is one of the largest events in Anglophone continental philosophy in Europe, and the largest in the UK. The conference aims to bring together researchers, teachers and students from different disciplines, interested in all areas of contemporary European philosophy.
Abstract proposals for papers and panels are invited in all areas of European philosophy. Proposals from academics, graduate students and independent scholars are all welcome. Proposals in the following areas are particularly encouraged: feminist philosophy, philosophy of sex and gender, critical philosophy of race, philosophy of care, philosophy of disability, and philosophical engagement with other disciplines and traditions.
Submission guidelines
Panel proposals. Please send two Word documents: (i) one with the panel title, a brief panel description of no more than 100 words and a title and 250-300 word abstract for each paper within the panel, all prepared for anonymous review; (ii) another with a list of participant names, institutional affiliations, contact details and panel title; please make it clear who is the principal contact. Panels will run for up to90 minutes with at least 30 minutes discussion.
Individual papers. Please send two Word documents: (i) one with your paper title and 250-300 word abstract prepared for anonymous review; (ii) another with your name, institutional affiliation, contact details, and paper title. Papers should be around 20 minutes each, with 10 minutes for questions and discussion.
Please send submissions to: w.khandker@mmu.ac.uk
A note on bursaries. A number of bursaries are available to assist students and independent (non-waged) scholars with the cost of attendance. These are customarily around £100 per person, awarded according to the case made for support, and released retrospectively, post-conference. Details of how to apply will be sent with the email confirming acceptance of your abstract.
Further details about the Society and past conferences can be found on the Society’s website https://societyforeuropeanphilosophy.com/
Please note that attendance of the whole conference will be expected by all participants, primarily to ensure that all sessions are well attended and that all presenters find an engaged audience for their papers. Further information on the conference attendance fee will be published shortly.
General enquiries about the conference can be sent to the conference organisation committee via w.khandker@mmu.ac.uk
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